SE1 0DB is a lively urban neighbourhood on Great Suffolk Street, 0.3km from Borough in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Borough & Bankside ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE1 0DB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. At just 23 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00166633 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 0DB.
474
23
£ 66,700 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE1 0DB — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE1 0DB. The average age is 23.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE1 0DB are high at 163 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Friars Primary Foundation School
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
Charles Dickens Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
London Nautical School
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
170 nearby- WH Smith1.0 km
- Bankside news0.6 km
- Crown0.4 km
- The bubble0.2 km
- Wagumi0.8 km
- + 165 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Webber Street Day Centre0.5 km
- Rose and crown0.4 km
- Sea containers london0.8 km
- Travelodge southwark0.1 km
- Ruby Lucy Hotel0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
74 nearby- The Anchor And Hope0.4 km
- Mar i terra0.2 km
- Prince of wales0.8 km
- Ring0.3 km
- The lord nelson0.1 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
366 nearby- Kudos0.9 km
- Bankside Cafe0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Culture Grub0.5 km
- Franco Manca Waterloo0.5 km
- + 361 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
118 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Cafe gmh0.9 km
- Carnival pot ltd0.2 km
- Kabuti sushi bar0.6 km
- Lebanese grill0.2 km
- + 113 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Waterloo (East)0.5 km
- London Waterloo0.7 km
- London Blackfriars0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Southwark Underground Station0.3 km
- Southwark Underground Station0.3 km
- Southwark Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE10DB · Data under Open Government Licence